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1 Feb 2014

AMC's 'Game of Arms': First look at arm wrestling TV series

Article about Game of Arms by Terri Schwart:

"The same network that brought you "Breaking Bad" is now debuting a new reality series about the world of arm wrestling. Called "Game of Arms", the series is scheduled to premiere on Feb. 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

In anticipation of that premiere, Zap2it has an exclusive first look at the key art for the new series. In the poster, two beefy men are sweaty and fired up as they compete in a high stakes arm wrestling competition.Per AMC, "Game of Arms" is a "look inside the raw and highly competitive world of American arm wrestling." The reality series will follow members of regional arm wrestling clubs in New York, Kansas, Pennsylvania, California and Louisiana as "they hit the road and wager their reputation, relationships and money for the sport.""Game of Arms" focuses on the lives, careers and struggles of each member of the wrestling teams as well as the technique and skill needed to succeed in this sport. Each episode will focus on a different regional match before the tournament finale shows the entire cast compete for prize money -- and, of course, bragging rights."Deadliest Catch"producers Matt Renner and Ethan Prochnik are running the series with partner Dan Ilani..." - blog.zap2it.com